For a reference, from Stibbert Collection (Florence).
This is a photo from the catalogue, written by LG Boccia.
Do not look at pommel and handle (probably they have been put together in the XIX cent.)
The etchings on the guard are so similar to your, almost identical!
Boccia says is Belunese, made around 1590-1600.
The difference with your is that this guard is more complex, and in my opinion is a little bit later than your.
Cheers
Giovanni
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